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Orange County: Early Voting, First Responders in Western NC, Drakeford Library Complex

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 23, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 23. She discussed early voting in Orange Count so far, including her voting experience, and parking tips for Chapel of the Cross. She also discussed area first responders and support personnel helping in Western North Carolina with hurricane recovery. She talked about the Orange County Skills Center’s upcoming move to the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Wonderful Water: OWASA Deputy Executive Director Monica Dodson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 23, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange Water and Sewer Authority Deputy Executive Director Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 23. She discussed OWASA’s compliance with a 2021 rule requiring an inventory of all of the utility’s drinking water service lines. She shared that now lead was found in any of those service lines, but a little over 100 customers will need to have some pipes replaced. She discussed those processes and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS School Board Member Rani Dasi Talks School Bond and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 22, 2024 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carroboro City Schools Board Member and Orange County Bond Education Committee Member Rani Dasi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. She discussed the upcoming school infrastructure bond on the ballot for Orange County voters this fall. She talked about the importance of the bond, what it would pay for, and the repercussions of the districts not being able to upgrade facilities.

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Hillsborough: Early Voting, Trunk or Treat, Mayor’s House Haunted?

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 22, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. He discussed early voting in northern Orange County, including wait times at Orange Works and Effland-Cheeks Community Center. He also previewed some upcoming Halloween events around town, including a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Hillsborough Police. He also discussed the history of his home in historic downtown Hillsborough, and why some people think it is haunted.

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The 5:00 News – Early Voting, Bonds, Re-Entry Simulation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 21, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on early voting numbers in Orange County; we hear more information on the bond referendums on the ballot, we check in on local government meeting schedules, and more. We also hear a story on re-entry simulations for folks coming out of the criminal justice system in Orange County. In sports, field hockey stays hot and other weekend results from UNC sports.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Radio and Program Director Kenny Dike

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 21, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill Radio and Program Director Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 21. He discussed several upcoming special events in our broadcast calendar, including UNC Men’s Basketball games, UNC Women’s Basketball games, special Halloween programming, and more.

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Stroman on Sports: Tony Bennett, UVA, and the State of College Basketball

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 19, 2024 | Stroman On Sports

University of Virginia and University of North Carolina staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 18. They discussed the abrupt retirement of University of Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett. Bennett’s comments about his reasoning for leaving the game led to further discussion of the state of college basketball in the era of NIL and the transfer portal.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Downtown Area Plan, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 18, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 18. She discussed the Town Council voting to approve naming the 203 S. Greensboro Project The Drakeford Library Complex, after late Carrboro Mayor Bob Drakeford. She also discussed an upcoming community feedback session for the Downtown Area Plan. She talked about voting early on the second day of early voting in North Carolina. She also previewed the West End Poetry Festival and more.

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On Air Today: Bouncing Bulldogs on 35th Annual International Jump Rope Spectacular

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Bouncing Bulldogs members Ayesha Gandhi and Taylor Fox, along with Workshop Chair Dana Fox and Coach Ray Fredrick spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 18. They discussed the history and impact of the program. They also previewed the upcoming 25th Annual International Jump Rope Spectacular and Rope Skipping Workshop and more.

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On Air Today: J.J. Vickrey, Founder of Haunted Mile of Terror At Shakori Hills

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 17, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

J.J. Vickrey of the Haunted Mile of Terror at Shakori Hills spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 17. He discussed the haunted attraction that visitors view from their car. He described what guests will see, the origin of the attraction, the benefits of having a stay in your car attraction, and more. The Haunted Mile of Terror At Shakori Hills is only on select nights. Find more information at Hauntedmile.com.

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